Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Appraisals Nationwide
Established in 1958, United Appraisal Research has built a reputation as a trusted leader in commercial real estate appraisal across the United States. Our team combines over a century of collective experience with advanced valuation methodologies to deliver precise, client-focused results. Specializing in hotels, multi-family properties, eminent domain, and property tax protests, we serve banks, investors, and property owners nationwide. Our commitment to accuracy is demonstrated through comprehensive site inspections and tailored appraisal reports designed to meet specific valuation goals. We actively advance industry standards by refining valuation techniques for hospitality, retail, industrial, and agricultural properties.Clients rely on our expertise for investment decisions, refinancing, new loans, and legal proceedings. With operations in over 30 states, our services span major metropolitan areas and rural communities alike. Our principals bring decades of specialized knowledge, including certifications from the Appraisal Institute and memberships in professional organizations like the International Right-of-Way Association. We maintain strict confidentiality and prioritize direct client communication through dedicated appraisal experts. Our proven track record of reducing valuation errors by addressing property-specific business components underscores our commitment to delivering measurable value.
Services
Hotel and Motel Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Eminent Domain Valuations
Farm and Land Appraisals
Property Tax Protests
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of combined experience in commercial real estate appraisal
- Our team specializes in advanced asset allocation for hospitality properties
- We operate in over 30 states including major metropolitan markets
- Our appraisals address business components to reduce valuation errors by 20%
- We provide expert testimony for eminent domain and property tax protests
Services
Hotel and Motel Appraisals
Our specialized hotel appraisals address unique business components to prevent 20%+ valuation errors. We conduct coast-to-coast assessments for investment, financing, and legal purposes. With over 100 annual hotel appraisals across 30+ states, our experts deliver precise valuations that separate real estate value from business operations.
Commercial Appraisals
We appraise diverse commercial properties including office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and franchise operations. Our 100+ years of combined experience ensures accurate valuations for financing, investment, and tax purposes. Our reports incorporate advanced asset allocation methodologies to meet specific client needs.
Eminent Domain Valuations
Our team provides expert testimony and precise valuations for right-of-way projects and energy infrastructure cases. We represent property owners and government entities in fair market value determinations. With specialized knowledge of pipeline and highway projects, we ensure accurate compensation assessments.
Farm and Land Appraisals
We assess rural properties including farms, ranches, and vacant land for tax protests and financing. Our appraisers understand agricultural market dynamics and zoning considerations. Clients receive detailed analyses that reflect current land use and development potential.
Property Tax Protests
Our experts prepare data-driven tax protest cases using accurate market comparisons. We represent clients in hearings to challenge overvalued properties. With deep understanding of assessment methodologies, we help reduce property tax burdens through evidence-based appeals.
People
Jim McMorries
Founder
Founder of United Appraisal Research with 65+ years in the appraisal industry. Specializes in hotel and motel valuations since 1989. Lifetime NAIFA member recognized for advancing valuation standards in commercial real estate.
Wendell Pyles
MAI Appraiser
Certified MAI appraiser with 40+ years of experience in Texas and the Southwest. Maintains advanced education credentials through the Appraisal Institute. Specializes in complex commercial property valuations and appraisal review services.
Kreg Hodge
Principal
Principal appraiser with 17 years of experience in commercial real estate and financial services. Member of International Right-of-Way Association. Specializes in hospitality industry valuations and eminent domain cases across multiple states.
Questions
What commercial property types do you appraise?
We appraise hotels, motels, office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, multi-family properties, and agricultural land across 30+ states.
How does your hotel appraisal process differ from others?
Our hospitality valuations separate real estate value from business operations to prevent 20%+ valuation errors through advanced asset allocation methodologies.
Do you handle eminent domain cases?
Yes, we provide expert testimony and precise valuations for highway, pipeline, and energy infrastructure projects with representation for property owners and government entities.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with primary coverage in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, California, Nevada, and major metropolitan areas across 30+ states.
How can you help with property tax protests?
We prepare data-driven tax protest cases using market comparisons and challenge overvaluations through evidence-based appeals to reduce tax burdens.
What experience do your appraisers have?
Our team has 100+ years combined experience with certifications from Appraisal Institute and specialized knowledge in commercial, agricultural, and hospitality property valuations.
